Round the Twist, Storyboarding and VFX Virtual Workshop

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Explore the award-winning television series Round the Twist and learn the importance of storyboarding when creating VFX (visual effects) and SFX (special effect).

The storyboards for Round the Twist were integral in the production of all the wacky and fun moments in the beloved series. Storyboards use visuals to effectively communicate ideas during the filmmaking process, producing a blueprint for cast and crew ahead of shooting scenes. VFX and SFX take a lot of planning and creative problem solving.

This virtual workshop features interviews with Dennis Nicholson, VFX Supervisor for Round the Twist Series 3 & 4 who unpacks the original hand-drawn storyboards from the series.

The resource also includes tips and tricks to create your own VFX in the classroom. The accompanying resource with student activities can be found here: https://actf.com.au/education/resources/teaching-resource/storyboarding-vfx-and-sfx

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Critical and Creative Thinking English Media Arts (The Arts)

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